Three of Confederation’s six MEPs will join the “Europe of Sovereign Nations” group being founded by the Alternative for Germany (AfD).
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Polish president vows to veto bill softening abortion law
The proposed law would decriminalise the act of helping a woman obtain an illegal abortion.
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Poland seeks UNESCO help in returning art looted by Germany in WWII
“Today these items are in German homes, mansions, museums,” says Poland’s deputy foreign minister.
Polish city becomes first to call for end to public funding of Catholic catechism classes in schools
In Poland, religion classes are hosted and funded by public schools but with curriculums and teachers chosen by the Catholic church.
Activists who tried to destroy anti-migrant fence on Belarus border to face trial in Poland
The group described it as an “act of civil disobedience” to express opposition to the government’s “cruel” border policies.
Polish government withdraws judicial bill for further consultation after president expresses doubts
The legislation is intended to meet the European Union’s demands and unlock billions in frozen funds.
German states oppose construction of Poland’s first nuclear power plant
“Together, the federal states speak out against the construction of the first nuclear power plant in Poland and [are] in favour of abandoning the project.”
Polish president vetoes law centralising control over schools
Andrzej Duda says there is no “social acceptance” for the measures, which the opposition argued were intended to increase political control over education.
Polish parliament declares Russia terrorist state but opposition boycotts vote over Smolensk
The resolution states that Russia was “directly responsible for…the crash of Polish Air Force Flight 101 in Smolensk”.
Polish opposition criticised after MP with Covid attends key parliamentary vote
The MP has also been accused of hypocrisy after previously criticising the government for relaxing quarantine rules.
Church apologises after priest filmed holding down child at special needs school
The school has suspended the priest and police have passed evidence on to prosecutors.
Poland proposes further withdrawal from judicial reforms to unlock EU funds
The legislation “fulfils the key milestones indicated by the European Commission” for Poland to unlock its frozen funds, says the government.
Universities plan world’s first online degree in Polish Studies for international students
“Polish Studies is a unique educational offer dedicated to the Polish diaspora and the international community interested in Poland.”
Supermarket encourages Polish shoppers to buy “imperfect vegetables” for Christmas
“They look different but taste the same. Don’t waste food and support Polish farmers before Christmas.”
